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The Military Domestic Violence Survivors Support Act aims to amend existing military law to provide enhanced legal support to service members who experience domestic violence. Currently, Special Victims’ Counsel (SVC) services are available primarily to victims of sex-related offenses within the military justice system. This bill proposes to extend those same legal advocacy and support services to victims of domestic violence, recognizing the serious impact domestic abuse has on military personnel and their families. The bill modifies specific sections of Title 10 of the United States Code to include domestic violence alongside sex-related offenses in the scope of SVC services. It also updates terminology to better reflect the role of victim advocates and requires the Department of Defense to brief Congress on the implementation of these changes within one year of enactment. The amendments will take effect two years after the bill becomes law, allowing time for the military to adjust policies and procedures accordingly. This expansion could improve access to legal assistance and protection for domestic violence survivors in the military, potentially leading to better outcomes for victims and increased accountability for offenders.